Synonyms of akin

akin

adjective

ə-ˈkin 

1

as in related

having a close connection like that between family members

foxes are closely akin to dogs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• related
• comparable
• allied
• associated
• affiliated
• analogous
• kindred
• connected
• similar
• like
• such
• matching
• joined
• corresponding
• parallel
• resembling
• interrelated
• same
• identical
• cognate
• alike
• correspondent
• relevant
• resemblant
• pertinent
• interconnected
• suchlike
• ditto
• connate
• apposite
• cogent
• germane
• apropos
• material

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unrelated
• unlike
• different
• other
• dissimilar
• distinctive
• distinct
• diverse
• disparate
• distinguishable
• nonidentical
• differentiable
• unalike
• diacritical
• discriminable

2

as in like

having qualities in common

mathematics and computer programming are akin in that they both require logical thinking

Synonyms & Similar Words

• like
• analogous
• similar
• comparable
• alike
• such
• equivalent
• resembling
• corresponding
• parallel
• synonymous
• matching
• identical
• cognate
• resemblant
• correspondent
• related
• connate
• tantamount
• twin
• suchlike
• ditto
• on the order of
• same
• commensurate
• proportionate
• virtual
• relatable
• consistent
• allied
• kin
• approaching
• kindred
• conforming
• equal
• redundant
• congeneric
• indistinguishable
• interchangeable
• congenial
• uniform
• conformable
• approximating
• homogeneous
• consonant
• close
• me-too
• entire
• coextensive
• duplicate
• fungible
• coincident
• homogenous
• connatural
• substitutable
• unvarying
• selfsame
• unchanging
• congenerous
• unvaried

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unlike
• different
• dissimilar
• diverse
• various
• distinct
• distinguishable
• disparate
• variable
• varied
• varying
• unakin
• nonequivalent
• noninterchangeable
• unrelated
• inaccurate
• imprecise
• inexact
• unconnected

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of akin

Something more akin to a business plan than a laundry list of campaign promises. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

There are other accomplished sprinters in the peloton, but her dominance this season is akin to five-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar (21 wins this year) on the men’s side. — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Consumer advocates say state student loans are more akin to private student loans, and should be approached with caution. — Annie Nova, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026

In my view, to tell the story of America’s founding without referencing these profound scars is akin to deceit, if not complicity. — Jacob Ware, The Conversation, 31 July 2026